Cement & Aggregates
MOT Type 1 Sub-base delivery in Nelson
MOT Type 1 is a crushed stone sub-base, graded from 31.5 mm (often sold as 40 mm) down to dust, that compacts into a firm, free-draining layer under driveways, patios, paths and floor slabs.
SK Trade is a builders' merchant delivering MOT Type 1 into Nelson, priced to your postcode and confirmed in writing.
Nelson delivery at a glance
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags or tipped loads
- Daylight
- About 7h 24m on the shortest day
- Delivering to
- Nelson, Lancashire
- Nearby (straight line)
- Colne (2 mi), Burnley (3 mi), Accrington (8 mi)
- Postcode districts
- BB9, BB10, BB8
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
MOT Type 1 Sub-base we supply in Nelson
- Bulk bags and loose loadsBulk bags for most jobs; loose loads where access and volume suit.
- Recycled Type 1Crushed recycled aggregate graded as Type 1, where suitable.
- ScalpingsCheaper granular fill for less demanding areas.
- HardcoreBroken masonry fill for bulking up ground.
- MOT Type 1 sub-baseGraded crushed stone to Specification for Highway Works clause 803.
Quantities: a worked example
A 10 × 3 m area at 100 mm compacted is 3 m³. At about 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre plus 10% that is 6.9 tonnes, or around 9 bulk bags. Try the sub-base calculator
Getting MOT Type 1 onto your Nelson site
Bulk bags are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; very large quantities can be priced as loose tipped loads where access allows. Nelson is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
- For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
- If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
Before you order MOT Type 1
Compaction
Lay and compact in layers with a plate compactor. Allow extra material because it compacts down.
How deep?
Patios and paths commonly use around 100 mm of compacted sub-base, and domestic driveways around 150 mm or more. Soft ground or heavier vehicles need more; your designer or installer will confirm.
Common questions from Nelson
Can I add other materials to my Nelson delivery?
Yes. Put everything on one list, from MOT Type 1 to fixings and PPE, and we will price it as one delivery where the products can travel together.
Do you deliver MOT Type 1 to Nelson?
Yes. We deliver across Nelson, including BB9, BB10, BB8. Nelson is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.
How deep should a driveway sub-base be?
Around 150 mm of compacted MOT Type 1 is common for domestic drives on firm ground; soft ground or heavier vehicles need more. Follow your installer or the paving maker's guidance.
Does Type 1 drain?
Type 1 is reasonably free-draining when compacted, which is one reason it is used under drives and patios.
Nearby towns we deliver MOT Type 1 to
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Colne
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Burnley
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Accrington
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Rawtenstall
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Keighley
- MOT Type 1 Sub-base in Blackburn
Also available in Nelson
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